What Can I Do with a Bachelor's in Professional Studies?

Our interdisciplinary concentrations prepare students to meet the demands of a competitive and diverse labor market. Graduates are prepared to assume positions in businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The Bachelor’s in Professional Studies offers three interdisciplinary concentrations: Organizational Studies; Leadership Strategies and Dynamics; or Technology Science and Society. The following provides information about each of the concentrations including acquired skillsets and potential career pathways along with resources to aid in the job search process.

Organizational Studies Concentration

Organizational leadership degree programs prepare students to be business and program leaders who are skilled in handling the human aspect of business management. Graduates in this major are trained to understand what it takes to be an effective manager or leader, how to motivate others, and how to successfully implement change. As people are involved in every business and organization, at multiple levels, jobs for this degree can be found in a variety of settings and roles.”—The Houston Chronicle

Organizational Studies

About the concentration

Careers in this area focus on finding solutions to human problems in organizations and/or communities. Students will receive education and build skills in areas of business and humanities/social sciences preparing them to better understand human behavior in groups, organizations and large businesses.

Skillset

Outstanding oral and written communication abilities

Organizational theory and behavior

Critical thinking and problem resolution

Motivate and influence others

Individual and group dynamics

Knowledgeable in standard business practices and professional ethics

Training and Development

Effective team organization

Potential Career Paths

Human Resources Management

Employee Development

Compensation and Benefits

Corporate Training

Motivational Speaker

Program Developer

Instructional Designer

Recruiter

Leadership Strategies and Dynamics Concentration

Can you work well on a team, make decisions and solve problems? Those are the skills employers most want when they are deciding which new college graduates to hire. The next-most-important skill: ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization. Employers also want new hires to have technical knowledge related to the job, but that’s not nearly as important as good teamwork, decision-making and communication skills, and the ability to plan and prioritize work."—Forbes.com

Leadership Strategies and Dynamics

About the concentration

Focus is on the nature of leadership in a variety of settings. Coursework will prepare students for management responsibilities in their chosen field. Emphasis is placed on leadership and management along with theories of motivation, leadership styles, team building, professional ethics and communication.

Skillset

Outstanding oral and written communication abilities

Building and leading diverse teams

Critical thinking and problem resolution

Motivating others

Staffing and employee development

Knowledgeable in standard business practices and professional ethics

Understanding of various leadership styles

Potential Career Paths

Human Resources

Project Management

Public Relations

Management Consultant

Entrepreneur

Healthcare Administration

Social Services

Retail/Business Management

Political Advisor

Technology, Science, and Society Concentration

Science, technology, and society majors were the top-paid Class of 2015 humanities graduates at the bachelor’s degree level, according to results of NACE’s Class of 2015 First-Destination Survey. These majors earned an average of $55,427.”—National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Technology, Science, and Society

About the concentration

Integrate the study of science, engineering and/or technology with its social, and cultural impact on humanity. Coursework focuses on developing a broad understanding of the technical, historical and social dimensions of science and technology.

Skillset

Balance technical knowledge with verbal and written communication skills

Effectively adapt technical information to non-technical situations.

Comprehend the significance, challenges and effects science and technology present to society.

Understand how to incorporate technical, scientific knowledge with analytical thinking from a social perspective.

Develop quantitative and qualitative skills

Easily adapt from a technical environment to a business environment

Potential Career Paths

Business Law

Public/Community Service

Technical Writing

Research

Politics/Policy

Conservation

Public Health

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

Health and Safety

Career Planning Tools

UAH provides resources to our currently enrolled students and alumni to assist in all phases of career exploration and the job search process.